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- General Nautical Terminology JackstayA jackstay is a length of webbing (or on rare occasions a length of wire) which run from the bow to the stern of the vessel. They have sufficient... More Details
- General Nautical Terminology Jammers (see Clutches)Jammers or clutches are used to secure lines that have been tensioned on a winch. The jammer or clutch holds the rope should the winch be needed... More Details
- Flag / Pennant, Signals & Communication Code Flag Juliett (J)
The International Maritime Signal Flag Juliett.
Meaning
I am on fire and have dangerous cargo on board: keep well clear of me.
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I am... - General Nautical Terminology Jib
A jib is a triangular sail set at the front of a sailboat or sail-powered vessel. Unlike a genoa, a jib does not extend beyond the mast when...
More Details - General Nautical Terminology Jib SheetsLines attached to clew of headsail to control sail shape.
- Flag Semaphore, Signals & Communication Letter J (Flag Semaphore)
This signal is also used to transition from letters to numbers when communicating a message.
- Morse Code, Signals & Communication Letter J (Morse Code)
International Morse Code sequence representing the letter J.
- Did you know?, Phonetic Alphabet, Signals & Communication Juliett
Pronounced: JOO-lee-ETT
The term for the letter J in the NATO Phonetic Alphabet.
More Details - General Nautical Terminology Jury RigA temporary but effective device that replaces lost or damaged gear